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I Visited 27 of Britain's Best Sights by Cruise Ship | Princess Cruises

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.1M viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 32:56

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a 12 night cruise aboard the Emerald Princess, traveling through the British Isles to visit England, Ireland, Scotland, the Channel Islands, and France. The journey serves as a comparison between the cost and convenience of cruising versus traveling the same route by land. Throughout the trip, the creator visits various historical and cultural sites, including Castle Cornet in Guernsey, the Titanic memorial in Cove, and the landmarks of Dublin and Belfast. The itinerary also includes stops in Liverpool, Greenock, Invergordon for a Loch Ness excursion, Edinburgh, and Le Havre. The creator evaluates different aspects of the cruise experience, such as the ease of embarkation, the functionality of the Ocean Medallion technology, the quality of onboard dining, and the variety of entertainment. While noting challenges like tender port wait times and unpredictable weather, the creator concludes that the cruise offered significant value, providing food, drinks, and transportation more affordably than a land based journey would have cost.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 12 nightsFrom SouthamptonOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise ended up being better and worse than I'd imagined and we have tons of unexpected events

I set myself a challenge to visit 27 of the best sites in Britain and I wanted to find out if my cruise was cheaper than doing the same Journey on land

the food was really hot it was really tasty and the portion sizes were pretty good

the crew were always incredibly patient and Incredibly kind much more so than I could have been

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the ocean Medallion app to order drinks and snacks, but it may not work well outside the ship
βœ“Bring Euros for ports in the Republic of Ireland
βœ“Book tender tickets early and be prepared for potential wait times

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Exploring Britain by cruise ship β€” The cruise was better than imagined, with good weather and efficient port visits
Tender ports and wait times β€” Be prepared for potential delays, but crew manage queues well with water and assistance

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it possible to properly explore Britain by cruise ship?
QIs a cruise cheaper than traveling the same journey on land?
QWhat are the best things to do in British Isles ports?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Edinburgh (South Queensferry)3 Happy Bacon
Belfast2Β½ Happy Bacon
Cove (Cobh)2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Titanic tour with local guide
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